Comparison

ZRead vs Wreader Ebook reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ZRead

A versatile reader for ebooks, PDFs, and comics. Supports numerous file formats including EPUB, MOBI, and CBZ. Offers a clean reading experience with privacy in mind.

Highlights
  • EPUB, PDF, TXT, FB2, MOBI, AZW support
  • CBZ, CBR, CB7 comic format support
  • Custom source integration
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Clean reading interface
Features
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Read ebooks, PDFs, and comics with ZRead. ZRead supports EPUB, PDF, TXT, FB2, MOBI, AZW, and comic formats including CBZ, CBR, and CB7. Privacy: https://zread.app/privacy Terms: https://zread.app/terms

About

Wreader Ebook reader

Features
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# Wreader — Ebook Reader Wreader is an ebook reader designed to give you a comfortable and customizable reading experience. Open EPUB, PDF, MOBI ,TXT, and other book formats, personalize the way you read, listen to your books with TTS (Text-to-Speech), and keep your library synced across your devices using Google Drive. Enjoy dark and sepia themes, RTL reading support, multiple languages, highlights, bookmarks, notes, and more. ## Features * **Open Your Books** — Import EPUB, PDF, TXT, and other supported formats. Your books are stored locally on your device. * **Text-to-Speech (TTS)** — Listen to your books and choose your favorite available voice for a comfortable, hands-free reading experience. * **Google Drive Sync** — Sync your books, library, and reading progress across your devices using your Google Drive. * **Reading Progress** — Keep track of your reading progress and continue where you left off. * **Right-to-Left (RTL) Reading** — Switch the reading direction for RTL languages such as Arabic and Hebrew. * **Sort & Genres** — Organize your library by recently added, title, reading progress, or genre. Create and edit genres for your books and group your library by genre. * **Bookmarks, Highlights & Notes** — Bookmark pages, highlight important passages, and add personal notes while you read so you can easily return to important ideas later. * **Light, Dark & Sepia Themes** — Choose the theme that feels best for you. Your selected theme is applied across the app and supported readers. * **Multiple Languages** — Use Wreader in English, العربية, 中文, Français, Español, and more. * **Customize Your Reading Experience** — Adjust font size, text color, background color, and other reading options to make reading more comfortable. * **Clean & Comfortable Reader** — Enjoy a simple, distraction-free interface designed to keep the focus on your books. Your books. Your way. **Read. Listen. Highlight. Take Notes. Sync. Anywhere with Wreader.** Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ZRead4 screens
Wreader Ebook reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ZRead at none against Wreader Ebook reader's shown. Wreader Ebook reader's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ZRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Wreader Ebook reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZRead ships an update every 9 days, Wreader Ebook reader every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ZRead versus Wreader Ebook reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZReadWreader Ebook reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1715.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer光泽 赖ALWALEED ALRUTHAYA

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ZRead

Subscriptions2
  • ZRead Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • ZRead Pro Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time2
  • Founding Member$6.99
  • ZRead Pro Lifetime$12.99
3 purchases

Wreader Ebook reader

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • 3 Months plan$2.993 Months
One-time1
  • lifetime$11.99

Questions

Is ZRead free?
ZRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wreader Ebook reader free?
Wreader Ebook reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZRead or Wreader Ebook reader have ads?
Wreader Ebook reader shows ads; ZRead does not.
Which is updated more often, ZRead or Wreader Ebook reader?
ZRead ships an update every 9 days, and Wreader Ebook reader every 5 days. Most recently, ZRead was updated on October 1, 2026 and Wreader Ebook reader on October 7, 2026.

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